The Cleveland Guardians are back the postseason, but won't be featured in the MLB Wild Card Series this week.
At 85-77, the Guardians finished one game ahead of the Chicago White Sox to win the American League Central
for the third consecutive season. Finishing with the second-best record among the AL division winners, the Guardians also earned a bye as the No. 2 seed and will wait to play their first opponent in the divisional round.Last season, the Guardians lost to the Detroit Tigers in last year's wild card. The Guardians forced a Game 3 after winning the second game 6-1, but lost 6-3 in the finale.
When do the Cleveland Guardians play in the 2026 MLB Postseason?
The Guardians bypassed the wild card round and will play in the American League Division Series on Oct. 3.
Below are the dates of the Guardians'
ALDS games.
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 5
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday, Oct. 8
- Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct. 10
What channel will the Cleveland Guardians be on in the American League Division Series?
All ALDS games will be available to watch on TBS. For streaming, games will be available on HBO Max.
What time is the Cleveland Guardians game on Saturday?
Times have not been announced for the ALDS schedule and will be released at the conclusion of the 2026 Wild Card Round.
Who do the Cleveland Guardians play in the American League Division Series?
The Guardians play against the winner of the wild card series between the No. 6 Chicago White Sox and the No. 3 Houston Astros.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: When do the Cleveland Guardians play in the 2026 MLB Postseason?
